Billionaire Couple's Controversial Property Plans Spark Outrage in Notting Hill
Indian billionaire and his Bollywood star wife 'buy up five flats in Notting Hill block to turn into servants' quarters for their £21million mansion - and threaten to turn them into social housing if neighbours complain'

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Indian billionaire Anand Ahuja and Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor have faced backlash from neighbors in Notting Hill after purchasing five flats for £4 million, allegedly to use as servants' quarters for their £21 million mansion. Residents fear this could influence management decisions and threaten to turn the flats into social housing if complaints arise.
- 01Anand Ahuja and Sonam Kapoor bought five flats in Notting Hill for around £4 million, causing unrest among neighbors.
- 02Residents claim they were warned that complaints could lead to the flats being used for social housing.
- 03The couple has already spent £4.7 million on renovations for their mansion, which includes plans for a swimming pool and basketball court.
- 04Some residents feel intimidated by the couple's wealth and influence over the management of their building.
- 05Sonam Kapoor, a prominent Bollywood actress, is the daughter of Anil Kapoor, known for his role in 'Slumdog Millionaire.'
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Anand Ahuja, a billionaire clothing tycoon, and his wife, Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, have stirred controversy in Notting Hill after purchasing five flats for approximately £4 million. Neighbors are concerned that these flats, allegedly intended as 'servants' quarters' for their £21 million mansion, could give the couple undue influence over the management of their shared block of flats. Residents claim they were warned in a private meeting that if they voiced their concerns, the flats could be converted into social housing, leading to a sense of intimidation within the community. The couple's renovation plans for their mansion, which include a basement swimming pool and a basketball court, have already seen an expenditure of £4.7 million. While some residents defend the couple's actions as typical of wealthy city living, others express fear of repercussions for speaking out against them. Kapoor, who has starred in numerous Bollywood films, and Ahuja, linked to Shahi Exports, also own multiple properties in India and a studio in Notting Hill. Their representative stated that the flats were purchased for investment purposes, distancing Kapoor from direct involvement in the acquisition.
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The ongoing renovations and potential changes in flat usage could significantly alter the community dynamics and living conditions for existing residents.
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